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My dog is throwing up and won't eat. What bland diet or remedies?
Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 2 years and 1 month old | 18 lbs
Hi, I took my dog to the vet this Wednesday for an annual check up. He was great! Then, I bought a homemade cookie at PetSmart and he ate the whole thing that was big for his size. He threw up the cookie during later. Yesterday, he didn't want to eat his food nor his treats. He threw up the little human food he accepted to eat. Now he just tried to throw up and nothing came. Petco Pet Education Center told me to give him rice and chicken for a few days. Should I give this natural med as well? Any others?
2 Answers
Most Helpful Answer
Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on March 15th, 2018
If the vomiting continue for more than 48 hours you should probably take Benny in to your vet. He may become dehydrated from all the fluid loss (from vomiting) and may need some antinausea medication.
I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.
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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
I'm sorry Benny is not feeling well. If he is behaving normally otherwise, a 24 hour fast to rest his tummy followed by a very bland diet should set him right again. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte during the fast. No more than 2-3 tablespoons every hour. I would be hesitant to recommend any other treatments in case they make the stomach upset worse.
A band diet can be plain white rice mixed with one of the following: cottage cheese, boiled boneless/skinless chicken breast, cooked/drained ground beef or cooked/drained ground turkey. Mix ingredients in a 1:1 ration. You can serve it warm to stimulate his appetite. Begin with 1 tablespoon of food every hour and gradually increase the amount as long as there is no vomiting. Feed bland until vomiting has ceased for 48 hours then transition slowly to his regular diet.
If the vomiting persists for more than 48 hours, have Benny examined by your veterinarian. Other symptoms to watch for are diarrhea, lethargy, loss of appetite or abdominal pain. Benny should see the vet if he develops any of these symptoms.0Pet Parents found this answer helpful